Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner (37.5 hours/week) in the well-established Mental Health Liaison Service for Older Adults. Operating 7 days a week from 9 to 5, weekend shifts are shared across the team.
The service supports Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust by providing mental health assessments, interventions, and support to patients aged 65+ attending Hull Royal Infirmary's Emergency Department or admitted to Hull Royal or Castle Hill Hospital. Presentations may include acute distress, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or organic/functional mental health issues. The team also advises ED and ward staff on management strategies.
Uniquely, the team developed one of England and Wales' first ED streaming suites, offering a calmer space for mental health assessments. The successful candidate will assess and triage patients for this area and determine appropriate discharge pathways. Meeting 1-hour and 24-hour KPIs requires working efficiently under pressure.
Applicants must have strong knowledge of mental illness, risk management, dementia, and delirium, and be confident in high-risk situations. Key qualities include enthusiasm, adaptability, flexibility, and a commitment to high standards of care.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will;
- Offer a Mental Health and Risk assessment service to a needs led patient group presenting at the general hospital and ED due to acute distress, acts of deliberate self-harm or suicide, experiencing organic and/or functional presentations
- Be committed to the parity of esteem agenda, and work closely with both physical and mental health clinicians to ensure a seamless delivery of care.
- Provide a Mental Health consultation, liaison and advice service throughout the departments.
- Assist and supporting general hospital colleagues in making decisions about treatment and care in complex situations.
- Provide formal and informal education and case consultation to registered and unregistered staff.
- Provide a communication structure between secondary mental health services, primary care and non-statutory services, as a means of ensuring the highest possible standards of patient care.
We are supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Leads and we offer real commitment to your professional development.
Practitioners are expected to work autonomously, delivering mental health assessments and interventions, while also collaborating within a supportive, multidisciplinary team. We value shared expertise to foster learning and ensure the best, safest care for patients and their families.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regards to this vacancy opportunity, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
If you are interested in this post and would like further information then we would welcome you to contact Emma Thompson, Team Lead or Katie Willson, Interim Clinical Team Manager on 01482 226226. Please do not contact us for application forms.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regards to this vacancy opportunity, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
If you are interested in this post and would like further information then we would welcome you to contact Emma Thompson, Team Lead or Katie Willson, Interim Clinical Team Manager on 01482 226226. Please do not contact us for application forms.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service
- Use of specialist knowledge and experience acquired in a relevant setting underpinned by theory
- Diploma or Degree in Professional qualification equivalent to RMN, Registered Social worker, OT or equivalent AHP
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
- Evidence of working with individuals with Neurodiverse needs
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective inter- personal/communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
- Requirement of frequent concentration e.g., assessments, care plans
Desirable
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical practice and service
- Use of specialist knowledge and experience acquired in a relevant setting underpinned by theory
- Diploma or Degree in Professional qualification equivalent to RMN, Registered Social worker, OT or equivalent AHP
Desirable
- Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent
- Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in the relevant service area
- Evidence of working with individuals with Neurodiverse needs
Desirable
- Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective inter- personal/communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
- Requirement of frequent concentration e.g., assessments, care plans
Desirable
- Awareness of leadership/management skills and qualities
- Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
